The diet industry is one of the most successful and prosperous industries in the world. From self-help books and tapes to meal supplements and plans, diet gurus feverishly promote their products and ideas. But no matter how much you tweak your diet, you will not see maximum results unless you exercise.
The same is true when it comes to our spiritual health. Yes, we must feed on the Word of God, and the church is the table where we come to be fed. But if all we do is eat and eat and eat, then eventually we'll get too heavy, unable to move about and exercise.
Feeding on the Word of God provides us with the fuel we need to get out and serve others. True spiritual maturity is all about pushing away from the table and exercising. It's about doing the will of God, not just hearing it. "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22
Don't grow complacent with simply feeding on the bread of life; take what you learn and use that fuel to serve others.
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4 comments:
Faith w/o works is dead-pretty much worthless, pointless, useless.
You go it! We know that grace alone through faith we become followers of Christ. This posting allows us to understand what place works has in our spiritual lives. Any other thoughts?
This place is a work. :}
Thanks! I think-:o)
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